Fabric-treating device.



DUDLEY.

FABBiC TREATING DEVICE.

APPLICATION HLEDmN2o,1917.

Patented May14,1918.

5 SHEETS-SHEET 1- @Hou/16213 H. M. DUDLEY.

FABRIC TREATING DEVICE.

APPLICATION man JuNEzo. 1917.

Patented May 14, i918.

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Patented Maylf, 1918.

5 SHEETS-SHEET 3.

H. M. DUDLEY.

FABRIC TREATING DEVICE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 2o, 1911.

Patented May 111, 1918.

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HoWAl-D M. DnLEY. -oF'rHILAnLPi-IIA, rnnivsviivniiin.

FABRIC-TREATING ijvroii Specification of Letters i' i 14g/191:8.

Appncanon ered Junezo, 1917.1 se1-ia1N0.-175,727.

To all wiwm t 'may conc/ern: i y

Be it lrnovvn that LHoWARD'M. DUDLEY, .1 citizen of the United States,and a resident of Philadelphia, inthe county of Philadelphia. and Stateof T'Pennsylvania, have invvented certain A'new anduseful'lrnproveniente in Fabric-Treating Devices. of which the followingis a specification.

My invention relates to yimproveni'cnts' in liber treating machinesandrefers particularly to machines` adapted'to :the dyeing,A

steaming :and crahloing off piece goods.

ln the dyeing of 'goods in the piece, the greatest are inust beexercisefdhin order to cause complete penetration of the dye'stuff andeven shades.

The dyeings ofxnany dyestuiis require an a iter-treatment ,with such'products 'as metal-' lic-salts, or oxidizing agents 'in lorder todevelop the best results. "It is alsoknecessary to thoroughly Wash thegoods at various;`

stages of the operation and to dry theni when finished.

each one of these operations yhasfan g effect upon the results, 1t isessentral'that all of the treatments be runiform throughout vthe fiberand that they bel readily controlled.`

(.)ne object -ofiny invention isa device in which the piece goods may'bef uniformly subjected toa solution'ofadye. Another object ofrnyinvention is a device in which thorough `pen'etiation.'of `Atextilefabrics ymay be effected'by either a liquid or Steamy,

Another object of 'my inventionis a device in which dyed fabrics may beuniforinly andv Another object offm'y invention is a device in whichpiece goods may be crabbed.`

steamed. dyed, after-treated and dried Without removal froxn'the;ldevice. n

Another object of niyinvention is a means whereby the device may bereadily and effectively adjusted to Jconform with fabrics ofdiftli'erent-nidths- 1 v. y

Other objectsof my invention will beevident upon acnsideration of myspecification and claims.

In ythe accompanying drawings, which illustrate several modifications ofthe device of my inxfentionysirnilar parts are designated hy )similarnumerals.

"Figure l is .a vertical cross-section of one fornrof my device. n

.Fig.2l `is cross-section through the line of Fig.' l.'

Fig. 3 is ,an end view of Fig. l looking in the direction of the arrc'vvFig. d is a cross-section through rthe line l--f/-l of Fig. l."

Fig. 5 isanenlarged broken cross-section showing in detail the means forclosing a portion of one ofthel fora'ini'nous plates.

Fig. G is a top plan viev'v of the r(9h-ain covering. y 1- i Fig. 7 is abroken Avertical cross-section'ot thechain covering through the line 7-7of Fig-.6.

Fig. 8 `isa cross-sectionof a modification ofthe tuhulanarrangeinentWithin the lr'eel.

Fig. 9y is' 'an yend view Ashowing a .modification ofthe forainino'usplate.y y

Fig. l0 is a brokencross-section through the line 10-10 of Fig.9. g

Fig. ll is a 'broken side vieW-of a modification ofithebars of theforaniinous plate. Fig. l2 is an endlvieiv'of'nFigl"11. r Theparticularform of my device, as illustrated, comprises aidyeingchaniber'fornied by the. botto'nrrnernloer' 7 and the top ineinber 8,hingedly 'attached` thereto and ,capable of being held in intimatecontact by means of the screw bolts 9,9. f A pipe' 10,"opening into thetop' of the dyeing chainberis connectedy to a syetein'(notshovvn)`whereby the liquid passing frointheidyeing chainbern'iay be returned foryrepassage through said chamber. y

1Within the" dyeing chamber is a reel, around'which the clothto be dyed'ortre'ated is Wound, comprising'the tvvo endlanges '16.

165, to"k which are lixedly attached vthe two annular foreuni'nousplates 17, '18.` The tivo flanges 16.16A extend into theshells 19, 19A

of the hollen' core of the reel extending outwardly from opposite endsof the dyeing chamber. Fixedly attached to the shell 19A is a coggedWheel :20, meshing with the Worm gear Q1 which is xedly attached to theshaft 22, from which a revoluble movement may be imparted to the shells19, 10A and the reel. Extending into the shells 19, 19A are the pipes28, 28A around which the shells 19, 19A are revoluble. r1`he pipes 28,28A are connected to a source of liquid, steam or air supply.

1n ordeil to reduce the Width. of the foraminous plate 18 through whichthe liquor passes to coincide with the Width of the fabric to betreated, the following device is employed. The flanges 16, 10Avx` carryannular outwardly extended abutting members 10, 10A, fixedly attachedthereto by a series of bolts 11. Surrounding the foraminous plate 18 andabutting thereon are the annular members 12, 13, 12A, L13A which areslidable over the face of the plate 18. r1`he members L12, 13, 12A,143-* are distanced from each other by the right and left threaded screwmembers 14, Abuttable upon and slidable over the members s2, 13, 12A, Seare the outwardly extended annular membe s 15, it, 15A, 16A, which aredistanced from each other by the right and left threaded screuY members17, L17. buttable upon and slidable over the members 16, 15A, 16A arethe outwardly extended annular members e8, 419, 18A, which are distancedfrom each other by' the right and left threaded screw members 130, 130.rfhese series of annular members are stepped in order to fit lcloselyone over the other as shown in Fig.

5, and are held upon the foraminous plate 1S by means of the annularmembers 131, 131.

r,The foraminous plate 17 comprises a series of openings connected Withthe series of tubular members 50', 50, 50A, 50A, said tubular membersextending from the plate 17 outwardly to the members 19, 10^.

lVithin the conical members 19 and 19A are divergent cones 230, 30A,supported bv the members 31, 31, 31A, 31A.

1n order that the cloth 2:3 may be Wound evenly upon the reel, thefollowing device is employed: The tivo supports 70, A are connected bythe bars 71, 71. The upper portion 72 of each of the supports '10, 70Ahas a vertical opening oi' slot 7 A, heavy roller Tf1 has the shaft f5capable of being carried by the support 72 and revoluble therein. Ameans, as the hoisting hook 7S is capable of removing the roller T4 and`the shaft 75 from the slit 73.

A chain cover S0 suitable for encompassing the rolled cloth "25 iscomprised as follows: A series of links 81, 81, having downwardlyextended serrated members S2, 82 are connected together by the links 83,83, in such a manner that the links of the chain cover 80, maybe foldedover to reduce either the length or Width of the cover, and any suitableclamp may be employed to maintain the chain cover .in close positionaround the cloth A valve allows the liquor to be drainec from the dyeingchamber.

r1 testing device 151, capable of contaiir ing a sample of the fabric,is connected by the pipe 132 and the opening 183, passing through theslidable members, With the chamber 110.

Tivo perforated steam pipes 131, 1349 are introduced into the dyeingchamber.

1n the modication shown in Fig. S, the tubular members 50, 50A arereplaced by a series of tubular members 120, 120, 120, 120A which extendfrom the inner face of the foraminous plate 17 outwardly into themembers 19, 19A, the walls 121, 121A of tl tubular members convergingupon and being abuttable upon the inner faces of the cone members 30,30A.

1n the modification shown in Figs. 9 and 10, the parallel bars 111, 111of the foraminous plate 18 are replaced by a serios of parallel spacedrings 100, 100, supported by the members 101, 101.

1n the modification shown in 11 and 12, the parallel bars 111, 111 ofthe foramie nous plate 1S are replaced by series of arallel spaced bars102, 102 supported by the members 103, 103.

The operation of the device is as follows: The top 8 of the device israised into the position 8A of Fig. 3, and the cloth attached to thereel upon the forazninous plate 18.

The roller T1 is then placed upon the cloth and the device revolved,thus winding the cloth upon the reel, the roller 71 maintaining thecloth in a smooth condition.

l"Vhen the cloth is Wound, the roller lli is raised into the position 7L1B by means of the hooks 76, 76. By turning the right and leftvthreaded screw members 11, 117, 130, 411, 17A 130A, the slidable members42, 15, 18, e1 45A, 48A, are brought. into abutting contact with themembers 4:0, i, and the members 13, 16, 19, 113A, 16A, 19A, or as manyvas required for the thickness of the fabric roll` are brought intoposition against the sides of the fabric, these slidable members and themembers 131, 131 closing all of the openings in the foraminous plate 18except those iramediatelf,T under the fabric.

The pipes 28 and QSA are noivconnected with a source of dye-liquor,Water, steam or air, as desired, and the particular operation continuedduring the revolution of the reel.

The reactive agent passes through the pipes 28, 2SA, around the cones30, 230A of the conical members 19, 19A, the tubes 50, 50A, theforaminous plate 17 the chamber 110,

the foraminous plate 18, the fabric and the chain coverSO into thereceptacle, from which it flows through the pipel() for continuouscirculation if desired;

I do not' limit myself to the particular size, shape, number orarrangement of parts as shown and described, all of which may be variedWithout going beyond the scope of my invention as'described and claimed.

That is claimed is:

l. In a fiber treatingmachine', in combination, a foraminous cylindercapable of having a fabric Wound thereon, an outwardly l each end of thecylinder, a plurality of series of annular members slidable upon saidcylinder, means whereby the annular members of 4a series n'iaybeseparated at any predetermined vdistance from each other to abut uponthe flange and a fabric Wound upon the cylinder closing the openings inthe cylinder between the flange and the fabric and means .for forcingliquids, steam and air through the. unclosed openings in the cylinder. y

ln a fiber treating machine, in combination, a foraminous cylindercapable of having a fabric. wound thereon, an out- Wardly extendedflange lixedly lattached to each endl of the cylinder, a plurality ofseries of annular members, means whereby the annular members of a seriesmay be separated at any predetermined distance from each other t0 abutupon the flange and a fabric Wound upon 'the cylinder closing theopenings in the cylinder between the flange and the fabric, andmeansforforcing liquids, steam and air thro-ugh the openings in the cylinderand through the fabric rolled thereon.

3. ln a fiber treating machine, in combination, a foraminous cylindercapable of hay- -ing a fabric 1Wound thereon, an outwardly extendedflange fixedly attached to each end of the cylinder', a plurality ofseries of annular members slidable over said cylinder, means whereby theannular members ofk a series may be separated at any predetermineddistance from each other to abut upon the flange and a fabric Wound uponthe cylinder closing the openings inthe cylinder bet-Ween the flange andthe fabric, means for revolving the cylinderand means for passingliquids, steam and airthrough the unclosed openings of the cylinder andthrough the fabric.

el. In a fiber treating machine, in combinaextended flange flxedlyattached'to` cylinder closing thebpenings inthe -rcylinder between theflange and the fabric, a flexible foraminous covering capable of'bev ingadjusted to closely cover the fabric when Wound upon the cylinder andmeans for forcing liquids, steam and air through the openings in thecylinder within the Woundy fabric, the fabric and the cover.

In a fiber treating machine, in combination, a receptacle, an outerforamiuous cylinder Within the receptacle capable of hatingv a fabricWound thereon, a second foraminous 'cylinder spaced Within the firstcylinder, outwardly extended flanges atcach end of the cylinders, aplurality of series of annular `members Aslidable over the outer face ofthe outer cylinder, means for separating the n'lein'bers of 'each seriesto abut upon the 'edgefof a fabric rolled upon the outer cylinderclosing 'all they yopenings in the outer cylinder except thosearoundwhich the fabric is wound, means for n'iaintaining thev 'members inabutment against the fabric, means for revolving the cylinders and meansfor passing liquids, steam and air through the cylinders and the fabricduring their revolution.

H. ln a fiber treat-ing machine, in combination, a receptacle,aii outerforaminous cylinder within `the receptacle capable of haring a fabricwound thereon, a second foraminous cylinder spaced Within the firstcylinder, outwardly extended flanges at cach end of the cylinders, aplurality of series of annular members slidable over the outer face ofthe outer cylinder, means for separating 'they members' of each seriesto abut upon the edge of a fab-ric rolled upon the outer cylinderclosingall Vthe openings in the outer' cylinder except those aroundwhich the fabric is Wound, means for maintaining the members in abutmentagainst the fabric, means for revolving the cylinders, tubular membersconnecting the openings inthe inner cylinder vto a supply source ofliquids, steam and air, a flexible foraminous covering capable of beingadjusted to closely coter the Wound fabric, andme'ans for forcingliquids, steam and air outwardly through thedevice and the fabric woundupon the outer cylinder.

' T. ln a fiber treating machine, in combination, a receptacle, anouterfforaminous cylinde'r Wit-hin the receptacle capable 0f having afabric Wound thereon, a second foraminous cylinder spaced Within thefirst cylinder, out- Wardly extended flanges at each end of thecylinders, a plurality of series of annular members slidable over theouter face of the outer cylinder, means for separating the members ofeach series to abut upon the edge of a fabric rolled upon the outercylinder closing all the openings in the outer cylinder except thosearound which the fabric is Wound, means for maintaining the members inabutment against the fabric, means for re- Cit volvingthe cylinders andmeans for Jforcing liquids, Steam and air through the device and thefabric carried thereby.

S. ln a liber treating machine, in combination, a 'foraniinous cylindercomprising a series ot spaced parallel members capable of haring afabric Wound thereon, an outwardly extended flange ixedly attached toeach end of said. cylinder, a series ot annular members slidable oversaid cylinder oppo sitely to each other and capable of closing portionor the openings in the cylinder and means for maintaining the members inany predetermined position over the cylinder.

9. ln a liber treating machine, in combination, a. receptacle, an outertoraininous cylinder comprising a series of spaced parallel membershaving outwardly extended projections Within the receptacle, an innerlioraminous cylinder spaced from the outer cylinder, tubular membersconnecting the openings in the inner cylinder Wit-h a supply source o1liquids7 steam and air, a series slidable members over the outer taceoli' the outer cylinder, slidably movable from each other to abut upon afabric Wound upon the cylinder closing all or the openings in thecylinder except rthose covered by the fabric, a flexible toreminouscovering capable or close engagement with the exterior surface of theWound fabric, means for revolif'ing the cylinders and the :fabric andmeans `lor forcing,I liquids, steam and air through the ffice and theAfabric during the revolution.

in a liber treating machine, in combina- -ion, a receptacle, an outerioraminous cylin- -xer within the receptacle capable ot having fabricWound thereon, a second fcraminons cylinder spaced Within the firstcylinder, outwardly extended ilanges at each end of the cylinders, aplurality ol series of annular members slidable over the outer face ofthe outer cylinder, means for separating the members oiE each series toabutupon the edge oi a fabric rolled upon the out-er cylinder closingall the openings in the outer cylinder except those around which theiabric is Wound, means for maintaining the members in abutment againstthe fabric, a testing device capable of containing fiber and connectedwith the space between the tno ioraininous cylinders, means forrenecenio voli/'ing` the cylinders and means for passing liquids, steamand air through the cylinders and the fabric during their revolution.

ll. ln a liber t eating machine, in combination, a receptacle, an outerforaininous cylinder within the receptaacle capable or l aying a fabricWound thereon, a second tcraminous cylinder spaced Within the rstcylinder, outwardly extended iianges at each end of the cylinders, aplurality of series ot annular members slidable over the outer tace oithe outer cylinder, means tor separating the members of each series toabut upon the edge ot a fabric rolled upon the outer cylinder closingall the openings in the outer cylinder except those around which theabric wound, means for maintaining the members in abutment against thefabric, a testing device capable ci@ containing fiber revoluble with thecylinders andr connected with the space between the two iioraininouscylinders, means fior revolving; the cylinders and ineans for forcingliquids, steam and air tnrcugh the device and the 'fabric carriedthereby.

l2. in a liber treating machine, incombination, a receptac e, an outeroraminous cylinder comprising a series ot spaced parallel members haringoutwardly extended projections Within the receptacle, an innerYtoraininons cylinder spaced from the outer cylindu, tubular membersconnecting the openings in the inner cylinder with a supply source ofliquids, steam and air, a series et slidable members over the outer taceor' the outer cylinder, slidably movable from cach other to abut upon afabric Wound upon the cylinder closing all of the openings 'in thecylinder except those covered by the fabric, a flexible ioraminouscovering capa blc of close engagement with the exterior sinface ci theWound fabric, a testing device capable oi containing ber reifoluble Withthe cylinders and connected with the space between the two ioraininonscylinders, ineens tor revolving the cylinders and the fabric and meansfor forcing liquids, steam and air through the device and the fabricduring the revolution.

Signed at Philadelphia, in the county 0i; Philadelphia and State oiPennsylvania. this 18th day or June, i917.

HGWRD lvl. DUDLEY.

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